by NRWA President | Apr 17, 2025 | Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Resume Writing
QUESTION: I’ve worked for the same company for 25 years; now as I look for another job, I wonder if that longevity is hurting my chances for future success. And if so, how do I overcome it? v Mary Jo King, Alliance Résumé & Writing Service With 25 years at...
by NRWA President | Nov 4, 2024 | Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Executive Job Searching, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+
QUESTION: Should I stuff my resume with keywords at the bottom in white text? v Laura Smith-Proulx, An Expert Resume Never use white text on your resume for anything! Keywords represent your strongest skills and should match the content of the job postings...
by NRWA President | Sep 27, 2024 | Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Executive Job Searching, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+
QUESTION: As someone with a hearing impairment, should I mention this on my resume or during interviews, and if so, how can I do so in a way that focuses on my qualifications and strengths? v||divi||400 Donna Shannon, Personal Touch Career Services Rather than...
by NRWA President | Aug 23, 2024 | Career Planning & Focus, Career Tips, Executive Job Searching, Job Searching, Recruiters, Resume Writing
QUESTION: I have extensive international work experience. How do I translate foreign job titles, qualifications, and experience to be understood and valued by domestic employers? v Deirdre Rock, Composed Career, LLC Standardize job titles by researching...
by NRWA President | Aug 21, 2024 | Job Searching, Recommendations, References
QUESTION: Because of my limited work experience and other issues, I struggle to find suitable references, as well as recommendations for LinkedIn. Do you have any suggestions? v Tammy Shoup, Breakthrough Resume Writing Service Look outside of work...
by NRWA President | Jul 17, 2024 | Career Tips, Formatting, Job Searching, Job Searching at 50+, Job Searching Online, Personal Branding, Resume Accomplishments, Resume Design, Resume formatting, Resume Writing
QUESTION: How can I make my resume standout when there are already over 500 applicants? v||divi||400 Laura Fontenot, Masterwork Resumes My advice for clients worried about stiff competition is the same as for those facing only a few other applicants: write...
